1. My child, if you receive my words,and store up my commands within you,
2. by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding,
3. indeed, if you call out for discernment – raise your voice for understanding –
4. if you seek it like silver,and search for it like hidden treasure,
5. then you will understand how to fear the Lord,and you will discover knowledge about God.
6. For the Lord gives wisdom,and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
7. He stores up effective counsel for the upright,and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,